Our Impact
We love without limits, giving our all to help the dogs, cats and pet owners who need us. Here’s how we make a difference.
protect loving homes
In 2024, our food banks provided 599,145 pet meals to East and Central Scotland to protect loving homes.
find loving homes
Last year, we rehomed and reunited 331 pets with loving families.
run a loving Home
Our helpline answered 26,867 calls from owners in need providing vital advice, support and signposting.
And that’s not all…
At our Home in 2024..
We have rehomed and reunited 332 pets
Our helpline has supported 26,867 calls
42,732 pets were supported with one week of food
But besides all the numbers we know we make a difference when our community tells us…
‘I was so worried about how I was going to feed my cat as I was so short of money. My cat is my only companion, I’m so grateful for this help’
Anonymous pet food bank attendee
‘Had this amazing lad for 4 years now! We love this quirky, bossy, demanding, treat-loving boy who keeps us in line. He’s been an absolute JOY to have in our family'
Lynsey, rehomed Victor the dog in 2020
‘I’m so grateful for the work you do at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. Every animal deserves love and support. Sending love for all you do’
Chrissy, regular donor
2023 Annual Report
Our Annual Report for 2023, filled with our impact and stories from the Home plus our amazing supporters and how they have helped the Home this past year.
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Carving Out True North
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Piper's Story: Not a day too soon
Piper came to us just in time. Without our support, she would have had to find a safe place to give birth on the streets and her kittens might not have made it. Read her story.
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Challenge Poverty Week: Pet Poverty
Challenge Poverty Week aims to drive awareness of the ways that poverty can affect our lives from housing to transport and food.
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home play our part to support people facing pet poverty with vital resources through Pet Food Banks and Pet Food Drives.
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